Expertise France funds Tunisian organizations to deliver business acceleration, innovation, and support services that enhance the growth and sustainability of established startups and SMEs.
Funder: Expertise France
Due Dates: September 30, 2028 (Full application / submission deadline — 12:00 Paris time)
Funding Amounts: €50,000–€200,000 per project; project duration up to 24 months, ending by September 30, 2028.
Summary: Supports Tunisian organizations providing services to accelerate the growth and sustainability of established businesses (startups, TPE, SMEs) at least one year old.
Key Information: Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted; only one proposal per organization.
This grant program, managed by Expertise France, aims to strengthen the Tunisian entrepreneurial ecosystem by funding organizations that deliver services—such as business acceleration, training, market access, innovation, and financial readiness—to established businesses (startups, very small enterprises, SMEs) that have existed for at least one year. The funding must be used for services, support activities, or equipment—not direct financial transfers to businesses. Projects should be implemented in Tunisia and may target one or more governorates. The ultimate goal is to improve the performance, sustainability, and impact of the supported companies through structured and tailored support mechanisms.